Consider the following reaction:  Ba(s) + F2(g) -------> BaF2.  Which of the following statements is true?     Select one: a. The fluorine atom is losing electrons; therefore, it is reduced. b. The fluorine atom is gaining electrons; therefore, it is oxidized. c.  The barium atom is losing electrons; therefore, it is oxidized. d. The barium atom is gaining electrons; therefore, it is oxidized.

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Consider the following reaction:  Ba(s) + F2(g) -------> BaF2. 

Which of the following statements is true?

 


 

Select one:
a.

The fluorine atom is losing electrons; therefore, it is reduced.

b.

The fluorine atom is gaining electrons; therefore, it is oxidized.

c.

 The barium atom is losing electrons; therefore, it is oxidized.

d.

The barium atom is gaining electrons; therefore, it is oxidized.

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